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RFID buying questions, answered

Tags, labels, cards and wristbands are sold from 500 pieces, active RFID and BLE tags from 100, and readers, antennas, printers and locks from 1 unit; prices on the site are list prices before 18% GST, and we issue a GST tax invoice. Every product has a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects and can be replaced within 7 days of delivery, orders ship by Blue Dart, and our RFID readers are BIS and WPC approved. India's UHF RFID band is 865–868 MHz.

Below are 103 questions buyers ask us, in 6 topics, each answered in a few sentences and linked to the page with the details.

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Written and maintained by the RFID team at Identium Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd, New Delhi (India RFID Store).

Prices, ordering & delivery

Do you give a GST invoice?

Yes — we issue a GST tax invoice for every order. Share your GSTIN with the order (in the quote list or on WhatsApp) to claim input tax credit. Prices on the site are list prices before 18% GST. Terms

What is the minimum order?

500 pieces for tags, labels, cards and wristbands; 100 for active RFID and BLE tags and beacons; readers, antennas, printers, locks and other hardware from 1 unit. Each product page shows its own minimum. To test first, samples of tags, labels, cards and wristbands cost ₹250 for 1–2 pieces.

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Can I get samples before a bulk order?

Samples of tags, labels, cards and wristbands cost ₹250 for 1–2 pieces, including Blue Dart shipping, or collect them from our office in East of Kailash, New Delhi. Readers and other hardware aren't sampled — they're purchased, from 1 unit. Request samples

How do I get a price for a bulk quantity?

Bulk quantities are quoted: add the products with your quantity to the quote list, or WhatsApp +91 70110 01472, and we send a quotation with the price, GST, shipping and payment terms. Prices on the site are list prices before 18% GST.

How long does delivery take, and what does shipping cost?

We ship by Blue Dart for next-day delivery across India. Hardware shipping is ₹300 per kg of weight, rounded up to the next kg (minimum 1 kg), plus GST; for quoted orders shipping is shown in your quotation. In-stock items are dispatched the same day once payment reaches us; customised orders take 2–3 days and bulk orders 7–10 days. Delivery details

What warranty do you give?

Every product carries a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not cover physical damage, water damage (unless the product is IP-rated), unauthorised repair or modification. Products can also be replaced within 7 days of delivery; report a defect with your order number and photos.

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How do I contact you?

Call or WhatsApp +91 70110 01472, call +91 97181 99516 or the landline 011-4714 7839, or email [email protected]. Our office is at Plot No. 5, First Floor, Raja Dhirsain Marg, Garhi, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi 110065; please call before visiting.

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Can you print our logo or encode our own numbers?

Yes. Labels, wristbands, cards and hard tags can be custom-printed with your logo, serial numbers, barcodes or QR codes, and encoded with your EPC data. Production time for custom orders is confirmed with the order. Send your quantity and artwork through a quote request.

Do you ship RFID products outside India?

Yes. Shipping outside India is quoted per order by weight and destination; import duties, taxes and customs clearance are the buyer's responsibility. Our standard UHF stock uses 865–868 MHz, the ETSI band of the EU, UK and many Gulf and African markets — for FCC 902–928 MHz markets, tell us the country. Export orders

RFID basics & comparisons

What is the full form of RFID?

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification (रेडियो फ्रीक्वेंसी आइडेंटिफिकेशन): identifying a tagged item, animal or person by radio waves, without line of sight. NFC is Near Field Communication, 13.56 MHz tags that a phone reads with a tap; UHF, HF and LF are Ultra High, High and Low Frequency. RFID full form and meaning in Hindi

UHF vs HF vs BLE: which RFID technology should I choose?

Choose by read range and use case. HF/NFC (13.56 MHz) reads a few centimetres, ideal for cards, access and payments. UHF (865–868 MHz in India) reads metres, best for asset tracking, inventory, gates and logistics. BLE beacons reach about 70–100 m in open space and active RFID about 80–150 m (up to 400 m with the F529), for real-time location of people and high-value assets. Share your range and environment and we'll recommend the band.

More: UHF RFID vs Active RFID — Which Technology Is Right for You?

UHF vs HF vs LF: which RFID frequency should I choose for my use case?

Choose passive UHF (865–868 MHz, EPC Gen2) when you need to read many items at once or from a distance: retail inventory, loss-prevention gates, laundry, parking and waste-truck reads. Choose HF (13.56 MHz / NFC) for close-range, secure ID such as patient and staff wristbands, access cards and library books. Choose LF (125 kHz or 134.2 kHz) for simple proximity cards and for FDX-B animal microchips, read up close with an LF reader such as the RA91.

More: UHF vs HF RFID Tags — Which to Choose for Your Application?

What read range can I expect from RFID?

It depends on the tag, reader and surface. Passive UHF: about 1.5–2 m with phone-paired pocket readers (UCR10, UBR90H); typically 1–12 m with fixed readers, and up to about 25 m with the CX1500N handheld or an IF9A or IHZ4 with a good antenna in open space; 1–3 m near metal, liquids or dense stock. HF/NFC: a few centimetres for cards and phones, up to about 1 m with large library antennas. LF: a few centimetres. Active RFID: about 80–150 m by tag, up to 400 m with the outdoor F529. BLE beacons: about 70–100 m in open space.

More: UHF vs HF RFID Tags — Which to Choose for Your Application?

What is the difference between Active RFID and BLE beacons for real-time tracking?

Both use the licence-exempt 2.4 GHz band. Our Active RFID (F529 and F530 readers with AT508, AT507 and T505 tags) reads at about 80–150 m by tag, and up to 400 m with the outdoor F529, for yards, campuses and heavy assets. BLE beacons are compact battery tags and badges read by BLE gateways for room- or zone-level location, or by AOA anchors for 0.1–1 m positioning.

More: UHF RFID vs Active RFID — Which Technology Is Right for You?

What is BLE AOA, and how accurate is it?

AOA anchors (ID-AOA-GW25) measure the angle of a tag’s Bluetooth signal and place AOA-capable tags to 0.1–1 m, depending on mounting height and layout; one anchor covers a radius of about twice its mounting height. For room- or zone-level location, BLE gateways (ID-BGW-02) are simpler. AOA-capable tags: ID-BLE-A07, A20, L01, B22, X11 and the S25 and C08 work cards.

More: BLE Beacons & AOA Positioning

What does "NFC tag detected" mean on my phone?

"NFC tag detected" (or "New tag collected") means your phone has just read a 13.56 MHz NFC tag held within about 4 cm, such as a sticker, a card or a poster, and is offering to open what the tag stores, usually a web link or a contact. A tag has no battery and cannot install anything or read your phone's data; it only passes on what was written to it, so check its link as you would a QR code. If a bank, metro or office card in your phone cover keeps setting it off, move the card or turn NFC off. What "NFC tag detected" means

Is the Aadhaar card an RFID card?

No. The Aadhaar PVC card carries a tamper-proof QR code, which a camera reads, plus printed security features such as micro text and a ghost image; it has no RFID or NFC chip, so a reader or an NFC phone has nothing to read. The Pashu Aadhaar livestock ear tag is bar-coded, not RFID. Cards in India that do carry a radio chip include the e-passport, contactless debit and credit cards, metro cards, many office access cards and the FASTag. Is your Aadhaar card RFID?

Choosing a reader

Fixed vs Integrated vs Handheld: which UHF reader type should I choose?

Choose a fixed reader (IHZ4) when tags pass a fixed point and you need maximum range and antenna flexibility: gates, dock doors, conveyor lines, race timing. Choose an integrated reader (IF9A, IF-12, CP310 ceiling) when you want reader-plus-antenna in one housing for a doorway, parking lane or overhead zone with simpler wiring. Choose a handheld (CX1500N, CX1000) when staff must carry the reader to the tags: stock-takes, asset audits, file searches and dispatch checks.

More: Fixed vs Handheld RFID Reader India

Which handheld reader fits my budget and range needs?

For all-day enterprise scanning at distance, pick the CX1500N: IDOS on Android 15, up to 25 m range, 4G and WiFi. For a cost-effective rugged handheld at shorter range, the CX1000 reads up to 6 m. If you already carry a smartphone and scan only occasionally, a Bluetooth or Type-C pocket reader like the UBR90H or UCR10 turns your own phone into an RFID reader at the lowest cost.

More: RFID Handheld Readers & Scanners

Which HF/NFC reader should I choose?

For encoding cards at a PC, pick the HF Desktop Reader Writer (IDTS-RWS9), which comes with an SDK. For reading cards into a PC at a reception or enrolment counter, use the HRD20 desktop reader; the pen-drive style HRP60 does the same from a laptop USB port. For a phone or tablet with USB OTG, the IDTS-HMR-65 plugs into a micro USB port. To log taps over the network with no PC, use the Wi-Fi or PoE IDTS-HRW560. The HMR-65, HRP60 and HRW560 come as an HF or an LF version, chosen at order; the IDTS-DFE8 handles both 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz cards in one device.

More: HF, NFC & LF Card Readers

Which reader is best for a gate, dock door or production line?

Use the IHZ4 four-port fixed reader for dock doors, conveyor lines, multi-lane gates and race timing. It runs on the Impinj E710, reads up to 1,000 tags a second and drives up to 4 external antennas, with Wi-Fi and PoE versions. For a single lane or doorway, the IF9A has a 9 dBi antenna built in. For a ready-made portal that people walk through, the HLR200 walk-through gate (read zone up to 4 m, tells In from Out) adds an alarm.

More: UHF IHZ-4 RFID Multi Port Reader – Impinj E710

Which RFID antenna fits my application?

For long-range, wide coverage in open areas like toll lanes and large gates, choose higher-gain circular antennas such as 9dBi or 12dBi. For a tight, accurate read zone that avoids stray reads, choose a low-gain or near-field antenna. For race/marathon timing or floor-level access control, choose a UHF mat antenna. We help match gain and polarization to your reader and tags.

More: UHF RFID Antennas

Which Active RFID reader should I buy, the F529 or F530?

The F529 is an outdoor 2.4 GHz base station that reads active tags at up to 400 m and tells which of four directions a tag is in, for campuses, yards and plants; it connects over TCP/IP or GPRS. The F530 is an indoor reader for short read zones (up to 5 m at factory default) at doorways, building entrances and school buses, and sends its data over GPRS. Tell us your environment and we'll confirm the fit.

More: Active RFID Tags & Readers (2.4 GHz)

Reader vs module: should I buy a finished reader or an OEM board?

Buy a finished reader (fixed, desktop, integrated or handheld) when you need a ready-to-deploy unit with housing, interfaces and software. Buy an OEM module (ICL1P, ICL4P, ICL8 on Impinj chipsets) only when you're building RFID into your own product (a kiosk, smart shelf, cabinet or custom device) and want the read engine on a bare PCB to integrate via the SDK.

More: UHF RFID Reader Modules

Which reader for which access point: door vs gate vs desk?

Office door or turnstile: a wall reader for card taps, such as the IDTS-QR-36 (EM or MIFARE cards plus QR passes, over Wiegand). Vehicle lane: an IF9A integrated UHF reader with windshield tags. Walk-through entrance for hands-free staff clocking: the HLR200 gate (read zone up to 4 m). Enrolling or encoding cards at HR: a desktop reader-writer. Roaming checks and audits: the CX1500N handheld.

More: RFID Readers & Scanners

Jewellery showroom: do I need a smart tray or a handheld reader?

Use both, for different jobs. The RFID Smart Tray is the daily workhorse: set a full tray on it and it audits every piece in seconds for open/close counts, with a velvet finish safe for high-value items. A UHF handheld is for mobile spot-checks, locating a specific piece, and showroom-floor verification. Most showrooms pair a desktop reader (to encode), a smart tray (to audit) and a handheld (to search).

More: RFID Smart Tray

Choosing tags, cards & wristbands

On-metal vs standard UHF tag: which should I choose?

Choose an on-metal tag whenever you mount on or near metal (machinery, racks, containers, tools), because metal detunes standard labels. Use our on-metal range (UMMGT, UMLT, UMMT, stainless-steel SteelSquare, ceramic Steelcode, or flexible printable on-metal labels). For paper, plastic, fabric, glass or boxes, a standard UHF inlay or label is cheaper and reads further off-metal.

More: UHF On-Metal RFID Labels & Tags

Hard tag vs inlay/label: which form factor fits my application?

Pick a hard tag (ABS, PC, nylon, ceramic, PCB) for reusable, rugged, long-life tracking of assets, returnable containers and harsh environments, with adhesive, rivet, cable-tie or epoxy mounting. Pick an inlay or label for high-volume, low-cost, often single-use tagging of cartons, garments, files and documents, where you print and stick. Both are EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C.

More: UHF RFID Tags

Which tag for vehicles, pallets, bins or metal surfaces?

Choose by surface and use-case. For windscreens (toll, parking, vehicle ID) use a tamper-proof UHF windshield tag: removing it damages it, so it cannot be refitted on another vehicle. For plastic pallets and waste/recycling bins use the Pallet TRAK UHF tag with laser marking. For metal containers, metal bins and machinery, use an anti-metal / metal-mount tag engineered to read on metal, since standard UHF tags detune on metal surfaces. Adhesive and form factor can be tuned to your environment.

More: UHF RFID Tags

Which laundry tag should I choose? (sewing vs iron-on vs silicone/button)

Pick by how the tag attaches and how rough the wash is. Sewing tags (ID-L3515, ID-L5012, ID-L5815, etc., NXP UCODE 9xe) stitch into seams of uniforms, sheets and towels: the standard choice. Iron-on tags (the -I versions) heat-press on with no stitching, ideal for retro-fitting existing linen. For harsh, high-heat lines choose a silicone tag (e.g. ID-SLT-5512) or the RFID Button Tag for permanent attachment. Need NFC phone reads too? Choose the UHF+NFC ID-L3535. Tags are built for 200+ wash cycles; tell us garment type and volume for a recommendation.

More: Washable RFID Laundry Tags

Which jewellery tag should I choose? (inlay/label vs hard tag vs smart tray)

Match the tag to the item and workflow. Use a small UHF jewellery inlay or label (e.g. J62) when you want a hidden, low-cost tag on the price ticket or packaging of every piece. Use a reusable hard jewellery tag (e.g. the JT3515, rugged PVC housing) when you need a durable tag that clips on and off pieces and survives daily handling. Add an RFID Smart Tray for fast open/close tray audits at the counter. The software then links each tag to karat, weight and BIS hallmark for audit-ready reports.

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Which RFID card should I choose: LF, HF, UHF or dual?

Choose LF (125 kHz) for simple short-range access and attendance. Choose HF (13.56 MHz, Mifare/NFC) when you need on-card memory or phone-tap use. Choose UHF (865–868 MHz, EPC Gen2) for longer-range parking, vehicle and asset reads. If one credential must work across two systems, pick a dual-frequency card (HF+UHF, LF+HF, LF+UHF) or the CR80 Hybrid HF+UHF card. All come in printable CR80 format.

More: RFID Cards

Which RFID wristband should I choose for my use case?

For events, festivals or hospitals where bands are single-use, choose disposable Tyvek/paper or PVC wristbands: low cost, custom printed, with tamper-proof options. For gyms, spas and waterparks where bands are reused and get wet, choose reusable silicone wristbands like the C-series. Need both close taps and long-range reads? Pick a dual-frequency HF+UHF silicone band: HF/NFC for cashless payments and access, UHF for crowd flow or timing.

More: RFID Wristbands

Which credential should I issue: RFID card or wristband?

Choose a printed RFID card for staff, students, library members and visitor IDs: it doubles as a photo ID and is cheapest at scale. Choose a silicone wristband (e.g. C07) for events, races, cashless payments, gyms, hospitals and water parks where it must be worn, be waterproof and survive a full day. Disposable Tyvek/PVC wristbands suit single-event ticketing; reusable silicone suits closed-loop venues.

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Do all NFC tags work with both iPhone and Android?

Not all. NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216 tags, cards and stickers are NFC Forum tags, so NFC-enabled iPhones and Android phones read them. MIFARE Classic 1K/4K and MIFARE Classic-compatible chips such as F08 are designed for access-control readers, and not every phone can read them. For anything people will tap with their own phone, choose an NTAG chip; tell us which phones must read the tags and we will match the chip.

More: NFC Card 13.56 MHz (NTAG, MIFARE Classic, DESFire, ICODE SLIX)

What animal and livestock tags do you supply?

Four kinds: UHF ear tags (read at 1–3 m with a UHF handheld), HF (13.56 MHz) ear tags, the IDTS-AMC134 134.2 kHz FDX-B glass microchip in a sterile syringe (ISO 11784/11785, implanted by a vet), and the ID-BLE-E59 BLE ear tag that reports temperature and activity. The RA91 handheld reads FDX-B microchips and other 134.2/125 kHz LF tags only, not UHF or HF tags. For pets, the NFC Pet ID collar tag opens the owner's contact on any NFC phone. Minimum order: 500 for tags and microchips, 100 for BLE tags.

More: RFID Livestock & Cattle Ear Tags in India (2026): Dairy Herd Management, Government Schemes & Reader Guide

Can RFID tags be reused or rewritten?

Yes, mostly. A UHF EPC Gen2 tag can be rewritten: the EPC bank stays writable until someone locks it, the TID is a serial number the chip maker writes and locks at the factory, and user memory, on chips that have it, holds your own data. The chip is rated for 10,000 to 100,000 writes depending on the model, so reuse is usually limited by the housing and adhesive, or by a permanent lock or kill: hard tags on crates or trays can be re-encoded for years, while adhesive labels are made to stay where they were first applied. UHF tag memory, lock and reuse

Compliance (BIS, WPC, frequency)

Which UHF RFID frequency is legal in India?

India's UHF RFID band is 865–868 MHz, licence-exempt under G.S.R. 853(E) of 2021 (readers up to 2 W e.r.p.). HF/NFC uses 13.56 MHz, LF 125 kHz or 134.2 kHz, and BLE and active RFID 2.4 GHz. Models listed only for FCC 902–928 MHz are for export, not for use in India. RFID FAQ

Is RFID safe for people?

RFID uses non-ionising radio waves at low power. A passive tag has no battery and does not transmit on its own; it only reflects a small part of the reader's signal while it is being read. In India, UHF readers are capped at 2 W e.r.p. in the 865–868 MHz band under G.S.R. 853(E), and ICNIRP's 2020 guidelines set exposure limits for every radio frequency RFID and NFC use. Near pacemakers and other implanted medical devices, follow the device maker's and the doctor's advice; hospitals validate reader placement with their biomedical engineering team. Is RFID safe?

Systems & software

Do you offer RFID race timing?

Yes, in two ways. Our race timing service is charged per participant, with the timing system, tagged bibs, antennas and readers included. If you time events regularly, you can buy a complete UHF system instead: mat antennas, bib tags, readers and timing software. It suits marathons, cyclothons and triathlons.

More: RFID Race Timing Systems

What do I need for touchless boom-barrier parking access?

A tamper-evident UHF windshield tag on each vehicle and an integrated reader at each lane: the IF9A has a 9 dBi antenna built in and reads windshield tags at about 8–10 m (the reader is rated up to 25 m effective, depending on tag and mounting), so the barrier opens as the vehicle approaches. For several lanes, use an IHZ4 4-port reader with RUCA9 antennas. Handhelds help register and verify vehicles.

More: FASTag & Vehicle RFID in India — How It Works, Cost & Setup (2026)

How does RFID waste bin tracking work and what tags are used?

Every bin gets a rugged UHF tag (our RFID Waste Management Tags, or the Encore on-metal tag for metal bins), and the collection truck carries a reader plus GPS so each lift is logged with time and location. Integrated readers with built-in 4G (IF9A-4G) suit depots and weighbridges with no LAN, and handhelds support audits. The result is proof of collection, route checks and per-bin billing data.

More: RFID Waste Management tags

Which tags and readers are used for livestock?

Ear tags identify each animal. UHF ear tags are read at 1–3 m with a UHF handheld such as the CX1500N. FDX-B microchips and other LF tags are read with the RA91 handheld, which reads LF only. For live temperature and activity, the ID-BLE-E59 ear tag reports through ID-BGW-02 BLE gateways. Tell us your herd size and what you need to record, and we'll suggest the mix.

More: Animal tag Reader RA91

Which RFID technology should I use for time attendance: HF cards or UHF gate readers?

Choose per entry point. At office doors, staff tap an HF (13.56 MHz) or LF card on a wall reader such as the IDTS-QR-36, or on the network IDTS-HRW560 that sends each tap to your server. For hands-free clocking at a factory or site entrance, the HLR200 walk-through gate (read zone up to 4 m, tells In from Out) reads UHF cards or wristbands. Either way, each read becomes a timestamped in/out record in your attendance software or HRMS.

More: RFID for Attendance Management in India — Complete Setup Guide 2026

What hardware do I need to time a marathon or cyclothon with RFID?

UHF tags in race bibs, shoe tags or silicone wristbands; flat UHF mat antennas (6–8.5 dBi) at the start, finish and split points; and a UHF reader such as the 4-port IHZ4, networked to the timing software for chip and gun times. Tags are passive UHF (EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C), so they need no battery. If you time only a few events, our timing service is charged per participant with the hardware included.

More: RFID Race Timing Systems

Do you sell CCTV cameras?

We don't supply CCTV cameras — we supply RFID, NFC and BLE hardware. RFID can flag items or people leaving an area, for example an HLR200 walk-through gate with a built-in alarm. Tell us what you want to secure and we'll suggest a set-up.

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Cite as: India RFID Store (Identium Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd), “RFID buying questions, answered”, https://www.indiarfidstore.com/rfid-buyer-questions, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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